Poopy bottom

[millerchix]

My hen has poop sticking to her rear. I have cleaned her once and she needs to be cleaned again. Any ideas on what may be causing this?

 

[PD-Riverman]

Many things like feed/food is not agreeing with her, it being hot, wormy and many other things??? If needed you can trim the feathers close so it has less to stick to.

 

[millerchix]

We do have a different food in there since we have the chicks in the coop too. Maybe it's that. Thx!

 

[PD-Riverman]

We do have a different food in there since we have the chicks in the coop too. Maybe it's that. Thx!

I would Highly recommend that you never Just change feed for no animal. When I am going to change---even just a brand name---I mix some of the new with the old, then next time I mix a little more of the new with the old, etc till I gradually switch them over.

 

[NapaChicknGal]

so cutting back poopy feathers is ok? thnx!!! my girl is still not walking/standing BBUT she's eating a bit and taking water - i'm giving her mushy kibble mixd w/yogurt and she did eat some sunflower seeds.

 

[PD-Riverman]

so cutting back poopy feathers is ok? thnx!!! my girl is still not walking/standing BBUT she's eating a bit and taking water - i'm giving her mushy kibble mixd w/yogurt and she did eat some sunflower seeds.

Cutting back poopy feathers does Not fix the Poopy problem---just keeps you from having to do more cleaning.

 

[KellyChicken]

Poopy butts could also be sign of lice. Check for clumps of nits at the feather base near and below her vent. That's how I discovered my chickens had lice. Ugh.

 

[vickiemontana]

I have ONE hen with poopy butt syndrome. Have cut feathers, washed and bathed, but still continues....every couple months. Should I be concerned?